Webelos Uniform - Boy Scout Trail

This information is out of date.Use the new Webelos uniform information.

The uniform is integral to the Scouting program. It identifies the scouts and adults with Webelos and gives them a sense of belonging to the den, the pack, and the Boy Scouts of America. The uniform distinguishes Webelos from other Cub Scouts. Scouts and leaders should wear it to all den meetings, pack meetings, and special pack activities.

Webelos no longer wear the blue Cub Scout uniform, and only wear the tan Scouts BSA uniform colors:

• the oval Webelos rank badge is displayed in the same location that Scouts BSA rank badges will be placed
• the tan shirt can be used in Scouts BSA
• when doing Arrow of Light activities with a Scouts BSA troop the Webelos will fit in
• further distinction as the 'senior' group in the Pack
• many scouts outgrow their blue uniforms

Each Webelos den should learn to work as a patrol. To help with that patrol identity, each den can choose a Patrol Patch and create a patrol flag, name, and yell.

Tip: If you get a green Scouts BSA belt for your tan uniform, you will not be able to display any Cub Scout belt loops. The belt widths are different and the loops will not fit. Notice the blue belt in the photo.

The uniform shown here is known as the Field Uniform. The Activity Uniform is a custom pack T-Shirt and scout pants. These two uniforms (Field and Activity) are often referred to as Class A and Class B uniforms, but that is not correct BSA terminology.

Packs can design their own Activity shirt. The most well-known place for pack T-shirts is the ClassB.com web site. They are an official licensee of the Boy Scouts of America and have been providing high quality products to scouts since 1982.

The Webelos den leader wears the official Cub Scout leader uniform and the Webelos Cub leader neckerchief.

The Uniform Inspection Sheet has insignia placement guides. There is also a Male & Female Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet. See the BSA Insignia Guide for more info.

Costs for the Blue uniform are similar to the Cub Scout Uniform Costs. Uniform details, price changes, and other scouting gear is found at ScoutShop.Org - and you can now purchase online.

Retrieve a list of Scout shops and distributors in your area at this Scout Store Locator

These uniforms are a significant cost for many scouting families. Some possible ways to reduce costs are:

• Have your scout earn the uniform or part of it.
• Purchase only minimum expected items in your pack.
• Buy used uniforms on eBay.com or local clothes store.
• Check with your pack or district about a Uniform Exchange where you can pick up or drop off uniforms.

Please don't call any Webelos a Webelo Scout. Whether there is one or a hundred, they are always called Webelos with the 's'.